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An in-depth exploration of asthma, including the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and common asthma triggers. Detailed animation demonstrates the function of the human respiratory system and the affects of asthma on the lungs. Real patients share their experiences, offering valuable suggestions and advice.
All Airmen must be vigilant for signs of distress or problems in ourselves, our families and our fellow Wingmen. The Airman's Guide to Assisting Personnel in Distress is a "Tool Box" for exactly that purpose.
An easy-to-follow and practical exploration of low back pain. Common injuries are explained, along with diagnosis and management strategies for relieving both acute and chronic low back pain. An active lifestyle and exercise are highlighted as therapeutic methods for reducing pain and preventing further injury. Demonstration videos show the viewer how to perform 18 different exercises for flexion, extension and strengthening the back.
An informative and detailed look at dyslipidemia, the term used to describe an unhealthy level of lipids, such as cholesterol or fats. Topics include risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of dyslipidemia. Lifestyle modifications to help reduce lipid levels are also discussed. Detailed animation helps viewers understand how lipids affect the arteries and cardiovasculature. Real patients reveal how they manage their lives to combat this growing health issue.
An informative and detailed look at hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure. It includes an overview of heart function, as well as the diagnosis, underlying causes, lifestyle modifications and medications used to treat this condition. Animations of the human body are used to help viewers more fully understand how the body is affected by high blood pressure. Real patient stories reveal how others have dealt with hypertension and currently manage the condition.
A sensitive and informative exploration of conditions affecting the colon. Screening procedures, including colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy, are also covered. Topics include a discussion of the symptoms of colon disease, the diagnostic techniques used by health care providers, and several of the treatment options available. Animation is used to help patients clearly understand colon disease, colon cancer, and treatment options. Actual patients who have experienced colon conditions share their experiences.
The Hearing Center of Excellence fosters and promotes the prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, rehabilitation and research of hearing loss and auditory injury. It supports the development, exchange and adoption of best practices, research, measures of effectiveness and clinical care guidelines to reduce the prevalence and cost of hearing loss and tinnitus among warriors and veterans.
A sensitive and informative exploration of men's health issues, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and cancers of the prostate and testicles. Topics include common symptoms, diagnostic techniques, treatment options and recovery. Detailed animation helps viewers understand the diseases that affect the prostate and testicles and the treatment of these conditions. Real people share stories about their own experiences, which offer inspiration and hope.
An in-depth exploration of orthopedic injury and prevention, including injuries to the ankle, knee, shoulder, wrist and hip. Detailed animation helps viewers understand how the joints respond to orthopedic injury. Real people share stories about their orthopedic injuries and recovery experiences.
The PE Tube Surgery program provides information about PE Tube surgery, why it may be necessary, and how to care for a child after the surgery has been performed.
Pregnancy A to Z provides information about what you and your family can expect throughout your pregnancy and after the birth of your child. This program includes 3-D animations that help you understand the changes going on inside your body, and how your baby is growing. We've included sections on provider visits and caring for your newest family member, plus a special section for new dads. Real parents offer advice and insight as they share their experiences.
This program focuses on refractive eye surgery. Topics include the diagnosis of refractive errors, conditions that can be corrected by refractive surgery and descriptions of different types of refractive surgery, including PRK and LASIK. Detailed animation helps viewers understand the anatomy and function of the human eye, as well as specific refractive surgical procedures. Real people share stories about their refractive surgery experiences.
Provides important and sensitive information about SBS and abusive head trauma (AHT). It includes 3-D animations to help the viewer understand the anatomy of the brain, as well as the short- and long-term consequences of SBS and AHT. Risk factors, crying, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention are also covered. A special section with military specific information is included in this program.
An informative and sensitive exploration of skin cancer and its prevention. Diagnostic and screening procedures, including skin biopsies, ABCDE guidelines, skin self-examination and dermoscopy, are also covered. Topics include skin cancer symptoms, the three most-common types of skin cancer and several of the treatment options available. Animation is used to help patients clearly understand skin cancer and treatment options. Actual patients who have developed skin cancer share their experiences.
The Tonsils and Adenoids program provides information about tonsil and adenoid surgery, why it may be necessary, and how to care for a child after the surgery has been performed.
A comprehensive review of mild, moderate and severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), including information for patients, family members, and caregivers. The Caregiver’s Journey, based on the Defense Health Board’s “Caregiver Guides” provides families and caregivers with a virtual learning environment to experience the curriculum through video and web-based tools, as well as through downloadable e-modules of the original printed "Caregiver Guides." Personal journeys of both individuals with TBI and their caregivers provide a realistic view of the TBI journey, and offer hope and support along the way.
This site is designed to provide information and tools to members of the Air Force community (Suicide Prevention Program Managers, Commanders, Gatekeepers, IDS members, etc.) in their efforts to help reduce Air Force suicides. Reducing suicide requires a community effort and we welcome your visit to our site. This site provides videos, interactive scenarios, public service announcements, discussion starters, leadership tools and helping resources for all Air Force members to refer to in their efforts to help reduce Air Force suicides.
Focuses on breast cancer and benign breast diseases. Topics include symptoms, diagnostic techniques, treatment options, breast reconstruction alternatives and insights about the recovery process. Detailed animation helps viewers understand breast cancer and breast diseases. Real patients share courageous stories about their own experiences and provide down-to-earth facts, along with hope and inspiration.
Focuses on diseases of the pelvic area. Topics include cancers of the uterus, cervix, and ovaries, symptoms of numerous pelvic diseases, diagnostic techniques, treatment options, and insights about the recovery process. Detailed animation helps viewers understand these conditions and specific treatments. Real patients share courageous stories about their own experiences and provide down-to-earth facts, along with hope and inspiration.